Newcastle must accelerate approach for player Arsenal ready to sell after source's reveal
Newcastle should be advancing in talks with Arsenal about a move for Gabriel Martinelli amid new doubts about his future.
Eddie Howe is looking to bolster his forward line this summer following Anthony Gordon's big-money move to Barcelona.
The England winger was a regular starter for the Magpies, and they have moved to sign Bazoumana Toure since his exit but remain in the market for further additions.
Martinelli has been touted to leave Arsenal for several months now, after he struggled to start regularly throughout their title-winning campaign.
Sources have told Football Insider that the Gunners are looking to sell the Brazilian in the summer window.
The Magpies should be accelerating a move for the Brazil star in the coming weeks before another Premier League rival gets a deal over the line.
Gabriel Martinelli would be perfect for Newcastle
Sources previously revealed to Football Insider that Arsenal will look to sell Martinelli this summer, and widespread reports around his exit have cropped up again in the last 24 hours.
Morgan Rogers move to Chelsea may make a deal harder to do, as Arsenal were heavily interested in the England star, but the Gunners are clearly set to pursue another top winger alongside the incoming Christos Tzolis.
The 25-year-old is set to join pre-season training soon after a disappointing World Cup campaign with Brazil, and his Premier League performances certainly left a lot to be desired last term.
Martinelli still emerged with 11 goals and seven assists in 53 appearances across all competitions for the title winners, and his style of play would surely suit Howe's team down to the ground.
He likes to play off the shoulder of defenders and is perfect for their counter-attacking system, with his high possession won in the final third statistic from last season proving as much.
Newcastle need to make a real statement this summer by signing a well-known domestic star, and with Harvey Barnes linked away, they should be drawing up plans to make a like-for-like signing with Martinelli.
What is the latest on Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal?
Guimaraes' future at St James' Park could play a huge part in any move for Martinelli.
The fellow Brazil star has been heavily linked away from Newcastle this summer, with sources telling Football Insider that Guimaraes could push to join Arsenal after they registered their interest in his services.
New reports this week have claimed that he is planning to approach Newcastle's owners, PIF, to formally ask for a move to the Emirates Stadium.
Martinelli joining Newcastle seems more likely if a move for Guimaraes goes through, with Arsenal set to be even more keen to cash in on a fringe star.